{"product_id":"50-peruvian-ground-cherry-physalis-peruviana-cape-gooseberry-fruit-veggie-seeds","title":"50 Peruvian Ground Cherry (Physalis Peruviana) Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eNAME: Peruvian Ground Cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTHER COMMON NAMES: Goldenberry \/ Poha Berry \/ Cape Gooseberry \/ Inca Berry \/ Aztec Berry \/ Giant Ground Cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME: Physalis Peruviana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: Bright Yellow Orange Fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLANT SEEDS: At 70 - 85F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLOOM TIME: Flowers July - Oct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARVEST: Fruit Aug - Nov\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHARDINESS ZONE: 6 - 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLANT HEIGHT: 18 - 24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLANT SPACING: 12 - 24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOIL \u0026amp; WATER PREFERENCES: Average - Dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQUANTITY: 50 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTHER: The Peruvian Ground Cherry is a small shrub originally native to South America. It’s fruit is edible, \u0026amp; they are now grown commercially some places including South America \u0026amp; South Africa. Most places, the fruit is very hard to find in stores, \u0026amp; quite expensive if it can be found, so it is a good one to grow at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edible fruit is about the size of a cherry tomato, \u0026amp; is sweet with a hint of tart. The taste is somewhere between a tomato, a pineapple, \u0026amp; a strawberry. The fruit can be eaten raw as a snack or in salads, canned, made into jams \u0026amp; pies, or dried for later use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Peruvian Ground Cherry is related to the tomatillo \u0026amp; Chinese Lantern, has a similar appearance. Like its relatives, The Peruvian Ground Cherry has a poisonous husk, so you will want to be sure to remove it before eating the fruit. The French call it ‘amour en cage’ - love in a cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants are fast growing, \u0026amp; can be grown as an annual or a perennial in the ground or in containers. They tolerate sandy or heavy clay soil, \u0026amp; some shade. They are very ornamental with heart shaped leaves, spring flowers, brightly colored fruit, \u0026amp; interesting seed pods!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHey, you. We're committed to giving you the best stuff out there, and sometimes that means we find other cool people making awesome things. It's like we're the best matchmakers for your self-care routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is from one of those super rad, small businesses that we’ve vetted and love. But since they're the experts, they'll be shipping it directly to you.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, don't be shocked when this little gem arrives in its own separate package, all by its lonesome. It's just a special delivery from a friend of the family!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seedville USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45740758499489,"sku":"1240","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/3401\/8927\/files\/shutterstock_354931583.jpg?v=1771774757","url":"https:\/\/havenherbs.com\/products\/50-peruvian-ground-cherry-physalis-peruviana-cape-gooseberry-fruit-veggie-seeds","provider":"Haven Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}